Holiday cottages for Christmas and New Year 2026
Celebrate a special New Year or your Christmas holidays in one of our exclusive holiday cottages in North England. Enjoy a walk on the beach, along the cliffs, or upon the moors before tucking into your Christmas roast, welcome in the New Year in style, or simply settle down for a relaxing night in front of a roaring fire whilst the clock counts down to midnight. Sounds dreamy! Now, all you've got to do is choose your favourite cottage... And don't forget, once you've paid your deposit, you can pay the remaining balance off in monthly instalments - find out more here. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 32 self catering cottages for Christmas and New Year in North England.
7 nights from £584
11 Cocker Lane
61482 bedroom self catering cottage in Cockermouth.
A tapestry of coloured cottages in a charming quiet lane with many houses dating back to the 1700s, is where you will find this cosy, yet stylish terraced cottage, nestled in Cocke...
7 nights from £584
7 nights from £1022
Holly Tree
61454 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Set in the historic village of Myton on Swale, which was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book and home to a charming historic 19th Century cast Iron bridge, Holly Tree offers an idy...
7 nights from £1022
7 nights from £703
The Old Stables
60932 bedroom self catering cottage near Bridlington.
Welcome to the Old Stables, a sanctuary of weathered red brick and rustic charm that captures the very soul of the Yorkshire Wolds. If you are looking for a getaway that swaps the ...
7 nights from £703
7 nights from £1040
Magical Barn
59962 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Magical Barn is nestled on the edge of the Dark Sky Park in Northumberland amid green hills and woodland and from the moment you step out of your car and turn the corner to catch y...
7 nights from £1040
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7 nights from £1040
Magical Cottage
59972 bedroom self catering cottage near Haltwhistle.
Situated within a delightful courtyard surrounded by verdant landscapes, you'll find Magical Cottage. This beautifully converted single-storey former coach house, pairs its agricul...
7 nights from £1040
7 nights from £684
No 9
60522 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near York.
Tucked away in a quiet gated community only steps from the pretty centre of the market town of Helmsley, sits No 9, a pretty two-storey cottage surrounded by beech hedging and with...
7 nights from £684
7 nights from £558
Yore View
59582 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
A warm welcome awaits at Yore View in the Yorkshire Dales, perched on a ridge with amazing views over the countryside and surrounded by a large garden, this thoughtful renovation h...
7 nights from £558
From £86 per night
Albie's Freight Train
5967Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.
All aboard this little beauty, a stunning converted train carriage complete with wood-fired hot tub. It's the perfect romantic, dog friendly getaway for two with gorgeous countrysi...
From £86 per night
7 nights from £667
Low Rigg
57703 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Muker.
Come and enjoy a break in the Yorkshire Dales and relax with the rustic charm of an original Yorkshire stone cottage. Semi-detached Low Rigg is huddled at the edge the charming vil...
7 nights from £667
7 nights from £648
Castle View
58511 bedroom self catering apartment in Alnwick.
With glimpses of the battlements, this charming bolthole in the centre of Alnwick is a fantastic base for exploring the delights of this historic town and a stunning part of Northu...
7 nights from £648
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Elevate your 2026 Christmas and book a private chef to host you, and your family. Whether you simply fancy a break from the Christmas clean up, or you're planning a special New Year celebration, you can book a professional and local chef to cook for your from the comfort of your holiday cottage.
